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Steve Yen bringing some eternal perspective
Saturday, December 19, 2009
Steve Yen is assuming the role of Missional Team Leader with WSU Cru next semester as Darren and Samantha Holland transition to join the Greater Northwest Regional team of Campus Crusade for Christ. Steve had the following thoughts about our upcoming Winter Conference...
We are less than two weeks from Venture 2010 in Portland, Oregon! As I anticipate winter conference, I find myself reflecting on a talk I gave on "eternal perspective" a few weeks ago at our weekly meeting. During that talk I focused on the fact that there are really only three things in this life that will truly last forever: our relationship with God, God's word, and God's people. What excites me is that these three things will be present in nearly every aspect of the upcoming conference, and so I am confident that taking part in Venture 2010 is a valuable, eternal investment for the staff and students of WSU.
Cultivating a relationship with God is the most important investment of time one can make. At Venture, staff and students are invited to do this in many diverse ways. There is a prayer journey where we can journal, pray, listen to music, appreciate God through art, and take communion. Every year, countless students express feeling like they took a big step forward in their walk with God simply by going through the prayer journey. Another way to deepen our walk with the Lord at conference is by listening to the different guest speakers. I have found this to be a great way to gain new perspectives on God and his character.
God’s word often comes alive and teaches us in new ways during conference. Sometimes it’s gaining a new perspective on a passage we have heard countless times, and other times it is learning about a part of scripture that we have never heard before. Through worshiping in the main sessions, listening to guest speakers and attending seminars led by staff and students, the word of God begins to reveal to us the plans the Lord has for our lives. We know that God’s plans are better than ours. By stepping into the plans he has for our lives, we can trust Him to use us to make a lasting impact on eternity. When the word comes alive to us, especially in a group setting, God moves in our hearts and his people are changed forever.
God designed us to experience him and his word together, as the body of Christ. At Venture 2010, over five hundred students from all over the Northwest will be collectively encountering the living God and his powerful word. Have you ever worshiped with over five hundred people? It is breathtaking. Have you ever considered taking faith steps and risks for the sake of God's Kingdom? At conference, students catch the big picture of God's heart for people, and they begin to challenge each other to go back to campus and reach others for Christ. God has spoken to his people at past winter conferences, and I trust Him to do it again at Venture 2010.
I can’t wait to see many of you at Venture! Together we can make a lasting impression on eternity, not only at the conference but especially back at WSU on the way to the World. I hope all of you have a Merry Christmas and a relaxing break. See you in Portland!
We are less than two weeks from Venture 2010 in Portland, Oregon! As I anticipate winter conference, I find myself reflecting on a talk I gave on "eternal perspective" a few weeks ago at our weekly meeting. During that talk I focused on the fact that there are really only three things in this life that will truly last forever: our relationship with God, God's word, and God's people. What excites me is that these three things will be present in nearly every aspect of the upcoming conference, and so I am confident that taking part in Venture 2010 is a valuable, eternal investment for the staff and students of WSU. Cultivating a relationship with God is the most important investment of time one can make. At Venture, staff and students are invited to do this in many diverse ways. There is a prayer journey where we can journal, pray, listen to music, appreciate God through art, and take communion. Every year, countless students express feeling like they took a big step forward in their walk with God simply by going through the prayer journey. Another way to deepen our walk with the Lord at conference is by listening to the different guest speakers. I have found this to be a great way to gain new perspectives on God and his character.
God’s word often comes alive and teaches us in new ways during conference. Sometimes it’s gaining a new perspective on a passage we have heard countless times, and other times it is learning about a part of scripture that we have never heard before. Through worshiping in the main sessions, listening to guest speakers and attending seminars led by staff and students, the word of God begins to reveal to us the plans the Lord has for our lives. We know that God’s plans are better than ours. By stepping into the plans he has for our lives, we can trust Him to use us to make a lasting impact on eternity. When the word comes alive to us, especially in a group setting, God moves in our hearts and his people are changed forever.
God designed us to experience him and his word together, as the body of Christ. At Venture 2010, over five hundred students from all over the Northwest will be collectively encountering the living God and his powerful word. Have you ever worshiped with over five hundred people? It is breathtaking. Have you ever considered taking faith steps and risks for the sake of God's Kingdom? At conference, students catch the big picture of God's heart for people, and they begin to challenge each other to go back to campus and reach others for Christ. God has spoken to his people at past winter conferences, and I trust Him to do it again at Venture 2010.
I can’t wait to see many of you at Venture! Together we can make a lasting impression on eternity, not only at the conference but especially back at WSU on the way to the World. I hope all of you have a Merry Christmas and a relaxing break. See you in Portland!
Venture 2010 - looking for photographers and videographers
Thursday, December 3, 2009
We received the following message yesterday from the Venture 2010 Winter Conference design team. If you are interested, connect with Tristan via facebook or go here...Hello! Hope you are all getting excited for VENTURE 2010!
We need students to volunteer as photographers and also students to volunteer to work on the video team!
Requirements for Photographers
Need their own digital camera, preferably a DSLR or a high megapixel point and shoot
Preferences for Video Workers
Knowledge of Final Cut Pro, imovie or any video editing software
A good storyteller/ creative eye
Able to arrive on Dec. 28th
Thank you for helping make this conference great!
Tristan Boyce
Campus Crusade for Christ
Campus Crusade for Christ
Venture2010 Artistic Director
NW Winter Conference - Venture 2010
Wednesday, September 2, 2009
Is it too early to start making New Year's plans? Though it is a few months out, some details for this year's NW Winter Conference have been released by the conference design team, which is facilitated by WSU Cru staff member Jason Larsen. The following is an excerpt from an update that went out tonight to Cru staff throughout Washington, Idaho, Oregon, Utah, Montana, Nevada, and Alaska...
"The theme this year is 'Venture 2010'. Why 2010? Well, if you remember, the dates of Venture 2010 have been changed to span further into the new year... from Dec. 29th to Jan. 2nd. We're excited about this change and what it could mean for the last day of conference (Jan. 1st).[The conference will again be in Portland, OR at the Doubletree Hotel and Oregon Convention Center]
The theme "Venture" will drive the heart of the conference this year, inviting people to 'venture' into the journey of following Christ. The verse that will saturate the conference is Luke 5:1-11, where Jesus calls his first disciples to follow him.
The speakers have been invited. Our very own Regional Director (and author) Matt Mikalatos will open and close the conference as our main speaker this year. Dave Horner is our other main speaker. He is currently an associate professor at Talbot School of Theology and Biola University. Other guests for seminars, etc. will include Dave Butler and Cas Monaco. Our band will be Page CXVI.
The website, venture2010.com, is under construction but will soon be up to speed. You can also follow the conference at twitter.com/venture2010."
Has a past Winter Conference changed your life? Are you going this year? Who will you bring?
"The theme this year is 'Venture 2010'. Why 2010? Well, if you remember, the dates of Venture 2010 have been changed to span further into the new year... from Dec. 29th to Jan. 2nd. We're excited about this change and what it could mean for the last day of conference (Jan. 1st).[The conference will again be in Portland, OR at the Doubletree Hotel and Oregon Convention Center]The theme "Venture" will drive the heart of the conference this year, inviting people to 'venture' into the journey of following Christ. The verse that will saturate the conference is Luke 5:1-11, where Jesus calls his first disciples to follow him.
The speakers have been invited. Our very own Regional Director (and author) Matt Mikalatos will open and close the conference as our main speaker this year. Dave Horner is our other main speaker. He is currently an associate professor at Talbot School of Theology and Biola University. Other guests for seminars, etc. will include Dave Butler and Cas Monaco. Our band will be Page CXVI.
The website, venture2010.com, is under construction but will soon be up to speed. You can also follow the conference at twitter.com/venture2010."
Has a past Winter Conference changed your life? Are you going this year? Who will you bring?
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